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Funny People

2009Movie2 h 26 minR

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic606.1Rotten Tomatoes69%48%

A moving, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

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Story

George Simmons was prepared to die, but then a funny thing happened.

Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his priorities with a little help from aspiring stand-up comic Ira.

Feels like

  • Showbiz Satire
  • Bromance
  • Existential Comedy
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy
  • Pop Culture
  • Mid-Life Crisis
  • Mortality
  • Bittersweet

Cast

24 of 81

Crew

Directed by
Judd Apatow
Written by
Judd Apatow
Produced by
Judd Apatow, Clayton Townsend, Barry Mendel
Music by
Jason Schwartzman, Michael Andrews

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 30, 2009 · 2 h 26 min · R

Released
July 30, 2009
Runtime
2 h 26 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$75 million
Box office
$72 million
Available in
84 countries

Tropes

Establishing Character Moment, Dude, Not Funny!, Soul-Sucking Retail Job +9

  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Dude, Not Funny!
  • Soul-Sucking Retail Job
  • Nice Guy
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Shout-Out
  • Trailers Always Spoil
  • Foreshadowing
  • Kavorka Man
  • Call-Back
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!

12 of 51 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Funny People?"

Questions about Funny People

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Where can I stream Funny People?

Starz

In the United States, Funny People streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Funny People worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 60).

Will Funny People make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Funny People good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Funny People a box office flop?

Budget$75 million
Box office$72 million

Yes: it cost about $75 million to make and earned $72 million worldwide, 95% of its budget.

What tropes does Funny People use?

Establishing Character MomentDude, Not Funny!Soul-Sucking Retail JobNice GuyNo Celebrities Were HarmedHypocritical HumorShout-OutTrailers Always SpoilForeshadowingKavorka ManCall-BackNice Job Breaking It, Hero!and 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 tropes for it, including Establishing Character Moment, Dude, Not Funny!, and Soul-Sucking Retail Job.